Fragrance comparison

Oud Rae'e vs Bijan Men

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 952 ratings analysed

Oud Rae'e

Adyan by Anfar

4.002 votes

Rank #64,444 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oud Rae'e
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud Rae'e0/4

Bijan Men4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bijan Men
Sillage & projection: Bijan Men
Value for money: Bijan Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bijan Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Oud Rae'eAdyan by Anfar

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

41%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

950 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPomeloMandarin OrangeHoneyLavenderRosemary

Heart

IrisOlibanumCedarwoodLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossSandalwoodVanillaAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Rae'e by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Oud Rae'e was launched in 2020. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Honey, Lavender and Rosemary; middle notes are Iris, Olibanum, Cedarwood, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, …

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Bijan Men is a big 1980s aromatic fougere with herbs, spice, powder, leather, oakmoss and honeyed warmth. Reviewers often describe it as confident, unusual and strongly projecting, with a dusty incense quality that makes it feel more complex than its current price suggests. It suits people who enjoy vintage masculine …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Rae'e or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Oud Rae'e is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Oud Rae'e for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Rae'e or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Oud Rae'e 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Rae'e or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Oud Rae'e 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Rae'e and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Iris.

Is Oud Rae'e or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

Oud Rae'e suits daytime wear; Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Rae'e and Bijan Men?

Oud Rae'e has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Olibanum, Cedarwood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Bijan Men has top notes of Sage, Nutmeg, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.